Thirty-four games into the 2025-26 season, the Boston Bruins are one point out of first place in the Atlantic Division. Is this sustainable, or are they going to crash at some point and fall in the other direction? Time will tell.
After beating the Utah Mammoth, 4-1, to kick off a five-game homestand leading into the Christmas Break, the Bruins are facing some tough opponents. It continues on Thursday night when the Edmonton Oilers make their lone visit to the TD Garden, and with it marks the return of former Boston forward Trent Frederic for the first time since being traded at the deadline back in March.